Main Entry: with·draw·al

Pronunciation: \-ˈdrȯ(ə-)l\

Function: noun

1 a : a pathological retreat from objective reality (as in some schizophrenic states) b : social or emotional detachment
2 a : the discontinuance of administration or use of a drug b : the syndrome of often painful physical and psychological symptoms that follows discontinuance of an addicting substance <a heroin addict going through withdrawal>
3 : coitus interruptus